Odisha police want an additional 50 companies of Central forces for the ensuing twin elections in the state, DGP Prakash Mishra told newsmen today after reviewing the situation on the southern range.
Mishra said there is no question of diverting the Central Armed Police forces (CAPFs) as well as the SOG from the ongoing operations against the Maoists Ruling out diversion of central armed police force (CAPF) from ongoing anti-naxal operations in Odisha.
” It is not advisable. They will of course provide security to the polling booths in their respective areas but can not look after the whole election exercise,” he said.
Mishra said the state has already asked the Centre to provide additional 50 companies of CAPF or about 5000 security personnel for the smooth conduct of the Lok Sabha and assembly polls in both the phases, divided by a gap of 7 days.
Source: Odisha Sun Times
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